An Interactive 5-Day Training Course
Root Cause Failure Analysis
Corporate Learning from Each and Every Mistake
Course Overview
This GLOMACS Root Cause Failure Analysis highly interactive training seminar addresses a modern approach to problem solving in maintenance management and is based on some of the most recent research in the field. Participants will be enabled to improve the performance of their operation with practical, down-to-earth techniques that are based on first principles.
The following aspects will be addressed:
- Logistics of Continuous Performance Improvement
- Decision Logic and Operational Knowledge Types
- Maturity Indexing
- Relationship Development and Analysis
- Strategic Focus
- Complexity, Risk, and Variability Models
Training Objectives
Applying the concepts taught in this GLOMACS training course, delegates will be able to:
- Develop and implement a sustainable world-class maintenance strategy
- Perform a systematic Root Cause Failure Analysis
- Develop an improved understanding of numerous maintenance environment variables, and of the relationships between them
- Understand, audit and optimize your maintenance process
- Understand the use and application of generic problem solving techniques
- Cascade the principles and benefits of the program to other employees
Who should Attend?
- Engineering and Technical Professionals and Supervisors from any industry
- Maintenance Planners and Coordinators
- Operations and Manufacturing Professionals and Supervisors
- Foremen and Team Leaders
- Plant Engineers and Maintenance System Professionals
- Section Engineers and Planners
About Saudi Glomacs
At Saudi GLOMACS, we specialize in delivering world-class training courses in Saudi Arabia and across various international locations. Our training courses are tailored to meet the unique demands of Saudi Vision 2030 and the Human Capability Development Program, focusing on empowering Saudi citizens and enhancing workforce skills. We offer diverse courses spanning leadership, management, engineering, and technical disciplines to cultivate expertise and drive professional growth. Our flexible learning options—whether in-person, online, or in-house—ensure accessibility and convenience for individuals and organizations alike.
With over 30+ years of experience through the GLOMACS global network, we are committed to delivering innovative, results-driven training solutions. Our expert instructors combine industry knowledge with dynamic teaching methods, fostering practical skill development and long-term career success. By choosing Saudi GLOMACS, you're investing in personal excellence and contributing to the Kingdom’s sustainable economic growth and vision-driven transformation.
Training Outline
DAY 1: Problem Solving - Basic Principles
- Problem Identification Session
- Terminology of RCFA
- Decision Logic
- Three Knowledge Types
- Maintenance Maturity Indexing
- Six Level Generic Performance Standard
- Continuous Improvement
- Exercises
DAY 2: Sustainable Maintenance Performance Improvement 1
- Introduction to Modern Maintenance Practice
- The SQC Performance Model
- Reverse Risk Analysis
- Maintenance / Operations Objectives and Resource Analysis
- Complexity, Risk, and Variability Models
- The Maintenance Cost Ratio
- Solving of Delegate Problems
- Exercises
DAY 3: Sustainable Maintenance Performance Improvement 2
- Cross Referencing Operational Variables (Group Exercise)
- “Your Maintenance Costs are too High!”
- Sigma Sets: The Absolute Decision Standard
- Data / Knowledge Base
- Accuracy and Availability of Data / Cost relationship
- The Four Critical Stages of Data Maturity
- Logical Critical Thinking vs. Creative Lateral Divergent Thinking
- Case Studies: Analysis and Exercises
DAY 4: Root Cause Analysis
- Maintenance Strategy Development and Implementation
- Standard Pitfalls for Maintenance Improvement Initiatives
- Generic Problem Solving Techniques
- Logical Problem Solving Techniques
- Creative Problem Solving Techniques
- Other Problem Solving Techniques
- A Systematic Root Cause Failure Analysis Methodology
- Exercises
DAY 5: Action Plan Development
- Introduction to TRIZ Methodology
- Review of Most Suitable Techniques
- Development of an “Instant Approach” to Problem Solving
- Application of “Standard Questions”
- Individual Delegate Requirements
- Commercial Programs
- Logistical Requirements for Practical RCFA Implementation
- RCFA Exercises (Analysis of Client Company Specific Problems)
Certificates
- On successful completion of this training course, GLOMACS Certificate will be awarded to the delegates
- Continuing Professional Education credits (CPE) : In accordance with the standards of the National Registry of CPE Sponsor, one CPE credit is granted per 50 minutes of attendance
Accreditation


GLOMACS is registered with NASBA as a sponsor of Continuing Professional Education (CPE) on the National Registry of CPE Sponsors. NASBA have final authority on the acceptance of individual courses for CPE credit. Complaints regarding registered sponsors may be submitted to the National Registry of CPE Sponsors through its website: www.learningmarket.org.
All Training Seminars delivered by GLOMACS by default are eligible for CPE Credit.
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